Nature's Way Uva Ursi Leaves, 1,440 mg per Serving, 100 Vegan Capsules

What Nature's Way Uva Ursi is

Nature's Way Uva Ursi Leaves is uva ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, also called bearberry) in vegan capsules: each 3-capsule serving has 1.44 g (1,440 mg) of leaf. The bottle holds 100 vegan capsules, 33 servings. It costs $12.00. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

The front says «Traditional Urinary Support*». Take 3 capsules twice daily, with food or an 8 ounce glass of water, and the label says not to take it for more than 14 days continuously unless directed by a healthcare professional.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Its ingredients and what they do in the body

Uva ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), 1.44 g per serving. Uva ursi is a low shrub; the part used is its leaves. In Europe, the leaf is prepared dried and cut (as a tea), powdered, or as extracts made with water or alcohol (European Medicines Agency (EMA), “Bearberry leaf” summary (2018)). The EMA accepts it on the basis of its long-standing use: there is evidence it has been used safely for at least 30 years, including 15 in the European Union, and it notes that there are no clinical studies with preparations of uva ursi leaf alone (same source). That agency measures the strength of this leaf's extracts by their hydroquinone derivatives, calculated as arbutin (EMA, European Union herbal monograph on Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf (2018)). Arbutin is a sugar molecule bound to hydroquinone (PubChem, U.S. National Library of Medicine, CID 440936). This bottle has the powdered leaf inside the capsule, not an extract, and its label does not say how much arbutin it contains. The label links it to traditional urinary support.*

The capsule. It is plant-derived, made of hypromellose, a material made from cellulose: that is why the product is vegan. There are no other ingredients.

These explanations describe normal body functions; they are not results measured with this product.

What the label says

On the front: «Traditional Urinary Support*». On the side:

«Uva Ursi has been referenced as an herbal remedy from as far back as 200 A.D. The name of the plant comes from the Latin "uva" (grape) and "ursus" (bear), referring to the fondness that bears have for the plant's berries. Today, Uva Ursi is traditionally used for urinary support.*»

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

«GLUTEN FREE. No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy products, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.» Vegan and Non-GMO Project Verified. Bottled and tested in the USA.

Label facts

Everything comes from the bottle we sell. The 16 days are our own math.

How to take it

Recommendation: take 3 capsules twice daily with food or an 8 ounce glass of water. That is 6 capsules a day: the 100-capsule bottle lasts 16 days (our own math), and the label says not to go past 14 days continuously unless directed by a healthcare professional.

Warnings

• Do not use if you are pregnant, nursing, or under the age of 12.
• If taking medications or have kidney disease, consult a healthcare professional before use.
• This product should not be taken for more than 14 days continuously unless otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Frequently asked questions

What is uva ursi used for?

The bottle says that today uva ursi is traditionally used for urinary support.* It is Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf: 1.44 g per 3-capsule serving. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Where can I get uva ursi in Puerto Rico?

At Borinquen Natural, for $12.00 per bottle of 100 vegan capsules. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

How do I take uva ursi?

3 capsules twice daily, with food or an 8 ounce glass of water.

How many days in a row can I take it?

No more than 14 days continuously, unless directed by a healthcare professional.

Who should not take it?

The label says not to use it if you are pregnant, nursing, or under the age of 12. If you take medications or have kidney disease, consult a healthcare professional before use.

How long does the bottle last?

16 days: it has 100 capsules and you take 6 a day (our own math).

Is it vegan?

Yes. The capsule is plant-derived (hypromellose) and the bottle says it is vegan, gluten free and Non-GMO Project Verified.

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